The Life Actually
Laura BehnkeAn honest and relatable take on all the things life actually throws at us.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 72 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Time is a Thief
And just like that, I no longer have a preschooler.
The last week of our school year has now come and gone. And suddenly I no longer have a preschooler. Which is crazy because I’m not really getting any older. And while I didn’t have a bab...
The Terror of Survivorship
Cancer took many things from me. But one of the biggest was my ability to ever believe, “It’s probably no big deal.”
Last week I noticed blood.
It’s Rarely What You Think
Behind the picture perfect social media highlight reels the truth exists. Something I was reluctantly reminded of during our anniversary trip to Mexico.
“I’m so sorry, I need to run to the bathroom real quick.”
Sometimes Timing Actually Is A Bitch
I wanted a relationship so badly when I was single. And I wanted it now. But the longer I’ve been in one I realize this experience with this person couldn’t have happened at just any time.
“Why couldn’t we have met 10 years ago?”
The Danger of Traditions
Just because they’ve always been done doesn't mean they’re harmless. It’s the little things that fuel systems like misogyny and racism.
My dad was not one to give love advice. He and I were always close but he was never the one I went to w...
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Celebrating life, actually one brutally honest post at a time. Writer, speaker, IVF mom, wife and stage 3b rectal cancer survivor. #OwnYourTimeline
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